When you're jumping into a new project or endeavor, it's natural to look to those who know what they're doing in order to learn from them. That's great, but as the blog Life Without Pants points out, it's important to remember not to compare yourself to those who have been doing something for longer than you.

When you're learning a new skill, you likely want to get good at it as quickly as possible. While you're beginning, you're comparing yourself to people who've been at it for a lot longer. That just kills your motivation and insights the, "Wow, I suck at this," feeling. Life Without Pants lays it out pretty clearly:

Wherever you are in life with whatever you're doing – you're going to be ahead of some and behind others. That's okay. Own where you are. Take time to embrace and celebrate that. Continue moving forward.

And never compare your beginning to someone else's middle.

It's a good reminder, and certainly a necessity when you're taking on something new.